https://jingtea.com/shop/phoenix-thunder?___store=default1613Phoenix Thunderhttps://jingtea.com/shop/media/catalog/product/j/i/jing_phoenix-thunder-loose-leaf-tea.main.jpg9.59.5000GBPInStock/Tea Type/Oolong Tea/Format/Loose Tea/Origin/China/Taste/Floral/Taste/Fruity/Taste/Sweet/JING Collections/Latest Arrivals/JING Collections/Supreme Teas<p>A rare and complex Chinese <a href="https://jingtea.com/shop/tea-type/oolong"><strong>oolong tea</strong></a> cultivated from the legendary ‘Lei Kou Chai’ – an ancient tea tree struck by lightning.</p> <p>Oolong teas that come from the Phoenix Mountain range of Guangdong, China, are world-famed for their specific flavour profiles, often named after the fruit or floral aromas present – for example, our Phoenix Honey Orchid. We were especially fortunate this season to source a truly exemplary and very rare Phoenix tea, striking in its exceptional flavour profile that is sweet, smooth, and syrupy; only possible through totally unique conditions at terroir and flawless production. </p>
<p>This almost pink infusion has heady aromas of warm iris and orchid that give way to an exceptional taste profile, boasting syrupy-sweet, butterscotch notes with baked apricot and tropical fruits – differentiated to Phoenix Honey Orchid oolong with its superbly thick texture, and profoundly complex taste. </p>
<p>The cultivar of this tea is ‘Lei Kou Chai’ - legend has it that an ancient tea tree was struck by lightning; half of the tree died but half survived and farmers gave it this name in recognition. Cuttings were taken from the mother tree and it has been cultivated ever since. Oxidised at 30% in an ‘open leaf’ style, the dry leaf is brown-black and twisted.</p>
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Phoenix Thunder Oolong Tea

雷扣柴单枞乌龙茶

The Origin Story

Oolong teas that come from the Phoenix Mountain range of Guangdong, China, are world-famed for their specific flavour profiles, often named after the fruit or floral aromas present – for example, our Phoenix Honey Orchid. We were especially fortunate this season to source a truly exemplary and very rare Phoenix tea, striking in its exceptional flavour profile that is sweet, smooth, and syrupy; only possible through totally unique conditions at terroir and flawless production.

This almost pink infusion has heady aromas of warm iris and orchid that give way to an exceptional taste profile, boasting syrupy-sweet, butterscotch notes with baked apricot and tropical fruits – differentiated to Phoenix Honey Orchid oolong with its superbly thick texture, and profoundly complex taste.

The cultivar of this tea is ‘Lei Kou Chai’ - legend has it that an ancient tea tree was struck by lightning; half of the tree died but half survived and farmers gave it this name in recognition. Cuttings were taken from the mother tree and it has been cultivated ever since. Oxidised at 30% in an ‘open leaf’ style, the dry leaf is brown-black and twisted.

From the famous mountain ranges of Phoenix, Guangdong

We have sourced tea from Mr. Huang for a long time, respecting his commitment to producing superb oolong teas in his organic terroir nestled in the mountain range of Phoenix, often surrounded by dramatic fog. The mountainous soils here are mineral-rich, nurturing layers of complex flavour and imparting warm, floral character.